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Page 2: ...lity recreational vehicle at a reasonable price This manual will help you better understand the features and operating performances of your recreational vehicle Please read it and keep it in your vehi...

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Page 5: ...PLACE STAMP HERE TAPE PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE TAPE PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE FOLD HERE FOLD HERE THOR MOTOR COACH P O Box 1486 ELKHART INDIANA 46516...

Page 6: ...Drawers Under Bed Storage Air Hide A Bed Sofa Bed Bedroom Door Latch Blinds Shades Water Heater Switch Kitchen Cabinets Kitchen Drawers Kitchen Pantry Range Refrigerator Microwave Convection Oven Kitc...

Page 7: ...raphics Paint Extrusions and Aluminum Surfaces Roof Roof Vents Seals Adhesives Slide Out TV Antenna Underbody Windows Doors Hydraulic Fluid Appliances Bath Fixtures Bathtub Seal Bedspread Draperies Ca...

Page 8: ...sonal injury to the user and or damage to the motorhome A WARNING INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION THAT IF NOT AVOIDED MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY A CAUTION INDICATES A POTENTIALL...

Page 9: ...l be able to solve any problem which may arise If their combined efforts are not satisfactory please send a letter describing the circumstances to Thor Motor Coach PO Box 1486 Elkhart IN 46515 1486 Th...

Page 10: ...erior or exterior doors drawers latches by way of example and not by limitation will be performed by your selling dealer during the first ninety 90 days of warranty coverage Thereafter such adjustment...

Page 11: ...N SCOPE OF COVERAGE TO THOSE PORTIONS OF THE MOTORHOME COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY WARRANTOR DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED AND EXPRESS WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIEDWARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY ANDTHE I...

Page 12: ...e Failure to return the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Warranty Product Information form will not affect your rights under the Limited Warranty so long as you can furnish proof of purchase For warranty...

Page 13: ...F YOUR MOTORHOME IS NOT OF THE CURRENT OR PRIOR MODEL YEAR WHEN YOU TAKE DELIVERY OF THE MOTORHOME OR YOU USE YOUR MOTORHOME FOR COMMERCIAL OR BUSINESS PURPOSES OTHERTHAN FOR RENTAL PURPOSES ANY ACTIO...

Page 14: ...ng or cooking to allow for dissipation of all the moisture Use your vent hood and fan when cooking Don t hang wet clothes in your unit to dry When left for prolonged periods of time condensation can c...

Page 15: ...noises while operating it is permissible to apply a coat of lightweight oil to the drive shaft and roller areas located below the main floor Remove any excess oil so dirt and debris cannot build up To...

Page 16: ...Cobra Electronics Corp 773 889 3087 www cobra com Cummins 800 343 7357 www mantank com Dometic 800 544 4881 www dometicusa com Evans Tempcon 800 878 7147 www evanstempcon com Fantastic Vent 800 521 0...

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Page 18: ...Improper inspections or maintenance neglect may invalidate your Limited Warranty Proper loading is one of the most important considerations when traveling in a motorhome Your motorhome is built to wit...

Page 19: ...ks from using tunnels A few other states prohibit traveling with the service valve open and the pilot lights lit Check the regulation of the states through which you intend to travel Should be closed...

Page 20: ...s usually ineffective Install a new water filter if your unit is equipped with this Operate all faucets and fixtures in the fresh water system Check for leaks at all joints and fittings Repair if nece...

Page 21: ...belongings The Thor Motor Coach Motor Home WEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS yellow label concisely states the occupant and cargo carrying capacity of your motor home per the requirements of 49 CFR part 571 120...

Page 22: ...oving and storage lots farm suppliers with grain elevators gravel pits recycling companies and large commercial truck stops You can also look in the telephone book under weighers or weighing Allow ade...

Page 23: ...tive Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR or the maximum load rating for the tire or set of dual tires at the rear whichever is less The maximum load rating for the tire can be found embossed on the tire s s...

Page 24: ...ight in occupants cargo water and trailer tongue weight that can be added to the motor home without exceeding the GVWR Gross Combined Weight Rating GCWR means the maximum allowable loaded weight of th...

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Page 26: ...e motor home to exercise proper caution when using or being around Propane appliances and equipment We are listing them here so you may study them and make sure that you and your family understand and...

Page 27: ...e the possibility of a fire Never store flammable liquids within the motor home Keep cooking surfaces clean Never clean with a flammable liquid Never leave cooking food unattended Never smoke in bed a...

Page 28: ...y for any reason or failing to replace the battery at the end of it s service life removes your protection Refer to the manufacturer owner s manual for proper replacement batteries Test smoke detector...

Page 29: ...le things you must do to keep it working properly Use only the replacement batteries listed below The unit may not operate properly with other batteries Never use rechargeable batteries since they may...

Page 30: ...have been equipped with a protective cover Make sure that the regulator vent faces downward and the cover is kept in place to minimize vent blockage which could result in excessive gas pressure causin...

Page 31: ...on of the detector Test the detector at least once per week Clean the detector at least once a month gently vacuum the outside of the detector using the vacuum s soft brush attachment If detector beco...

Page 32: ...nterrupted the detector will not operate The Propane Gas Detector has a self check circuit which runs at all times when the detector is powered In the event that the circuitry fails a failure alarm wi...

Page 33: ...be more susceptible to the effects of off gassing Formaldehyde Most of the attention regarding chemical off gassing surrounds formaldehyde Formaldehyde is a naturally occurring substance It is also a...

Page 34: ...CE THE SAFETY BELT UNDER THE ABOVE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURIES IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION Inspect the safety belts periodically to make sure they work properly and are not dam...

Page 35: ...the same as all other windows TEST The egress window should be opened twice a year to ensure proper operation Over time the rubber seal will tend to stick to the egress window Occasional operation wi...

Page 36: ...ipment of this type is not designed for backing Never attempt short back up distances with a tow bar or tow dolly Damage to the motor home towed vehicle or towing device will result Note Thor Motor Co...

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Page 38: ...EMERGENCY EVER REQUIRES YOU TO BE STOPPED BE SURE TO FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES 1 Pull off the road as far as possible 2 Select the Park position and apply the Parking Brake 3 Turn on the hazard warning...

Page 39: ...d they are located on both sides of the motor home towards the front of the unit This allows access into filling stations from either side of the motor home Note If you should lose your fuel cap it sh...

Page 40: ...exterior refrigerator service compartment as well as refrigerator cabinet Please use discretion as to what potentially dangerous products your motor home contains while traveling Be sure all canisters...

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Page 42: ...smission Under extreme heat conditions you may need to turn off the vehicle air conditioner to improve engine and transmission cooling Allow for the extra height of your motorhome and avoid areas havi...

Page 43: ...according to the Federal Certification Label when the tires are cool or have not been driven for more than one mile Never reduce the air pressure in a hot tire Never let air out of a hot tire Now that...

Page 44: ...d are securely anchored to the outer wheel If your motorhome has wheel covers which must be removed to check the inflation then consider removing them as the extra time and effort required may lead yo...

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Page 46: ...hen making this selection See the Chassis Owner s Manual for more information Below are descriptions of the various controls on your dashboard Please keep in mind that these controls may be located in...

Page 47: ...e clicking sounds are heard it may be necessary to use the auxiliary start system as follows Always set the parking brake prior to using the auxiliary start system 1 Press and hold the AUX START switc...

Page 48: ...off center positions one positions upward for right and one downward for left To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down These are latching positions The lever will stay in one of these p...

Page 49: ...O CH3 3 DAY NIGHT Pressing button sequenced day night back light 4 MENU Pressing button gives access to an on screen display menu and the setup menu 5 VOLUME Pressing button decreases or increases spe...

Page 50: ...Touch the Clock field to view the clock set screen 3 Use the on screen touch pad to enter 4 digits representing the time 4 Touch the AM PM field to toggle between AM PM if necessary RESET Use a ball...

Page 51: ...quick and easy leveling of the motor home from the driver s seat by utilizing the system touch panel The following instructions are general operating instructions Automatic Leveling And Retraction Pro...

Page 52: ...51 Controls and Operations TURN ON POWER RETRACTING THE JACKS PRESS AUTO LEVEL TOUCH PAD...

Page 53: ...alve s Using a 5 32 Allen wrench turn the screw s clockwise until all the way in Note The normal operating position of the screw in the cartridge valve is the counter clockwise out position The only t...

Page 54: ...53 Controls and Operations Hydraulic Pump Function Wiring...

Page 55: ...OFF position 3 To extend the room press and hold the ROOM CONTROL SWITCH in the OUT position When the room is fully extended release the ROOM CONTROL SWITCH Note Releasing the ROOM CONTROL SWITCH wil...

Page 56: ...S TO AVOID EXHAUST GAS ENTRY INTO THE MOTOR HOME KEEP WINDOWS CLOSED WHEN THE CHASSIS OR GENERATOR ENGINES ARE RUNNING All the windows that open in the motor home are operated by sliding them back and...

Page 57: ...struts to assist with opening holding and closing the bed storage lid The hide a bed sofa is very similar to the one that you would find in a home To open into a bed and pull off all cushions pull the...

Page 58: ...ed it acts as a grease and splash guard To raise the range cover lift and push back until it snaps into place To return the cover to its counter flush position lift straight up to disengage the holdin...

Page 59: ...is opened to release the pressure To convert the dinette table into a bed Release the locking mechanism located at the front of the tabletop by turning clockwise The lever is pointing to the right in...

Page 60: ...NCREASED RISK OF FIRE EXPLOSION ASPHXIATION DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY There is a 2500 pound maxmum capacity for the cargo area Your garage floor is equipped with a special non slip flooring This floorin...

Page 61: ...ottom beds in some floor plans can also be converted to a dual sofa Again like the standard built in elevated beds because of the design and the various uses the rear electric beds are not equipped wi...

Page 62: ...the main door by unlatching it Slide the screen handle cover closed to keep insects out of your motorhome If the door needs adjustment see a Thor Motor Coach dealer for service Adjacent to each entry...

Page 63: ...motorhome You can start stop the generator from outside the unit by pushing the start button in and holding it until you hear the generator start stop Refer to the Generator Owner s Manual for operati...

Page 64: ...Your motorhome may have an exterior TV hook up located in a storage compartment There is a coax cable located in this area to hook your satellite or park cable up to Controls and Operations TV HOOK U...

Page 65: ...pped with an exterior entertainment center This entertainment center may contain the following radio CD Player television DVD player and speakers Please consult the user s guide that was provided in y...

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Page 68: ...or warmer air and to the left blue area for cooler air The air conditioning system is designed to operate in all modes except VENT FLOOR and OFF This provides significant moisture dust and pollen remo...

Page 69: ...ct the performance of the cooling system Use window and patio awnings when outside ambient temperature is above 95 F to help deflect the Sun load during the heat of the day If window awnings are not i...

Page 70: ...close all other roof vents and open one window or door the greatest distance from the exhaust vent Note The dome must be open prior to operating the fan motor Attic Fan Fantastic Vent Note Refer to t...

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Page 72: ...perational power also passes through a system converter allowing the full use of all 12 Volt functions in the motor home 120 Volt appliances in the motor home include the refrigerator ice maker roof m...

Page 73: ...ne coming in Failure to follow this will result in serious damage to internal items that are plugged in A 50 amp shoreline power cord is provided to attach the motor home to a grounded power source Wh...

Page 74: ...the battery Make sure the vent caps are secure Flush with water Thoroughly dry all cables and terminals reinstall and use a plastic ignition spray to protect the terminals Electrical Systems Battery...

Page 75: ...ng controller The controller prevents the auxiliary batteries from discharging the chassis battery when the motor home is parked Some additional characteristics of the isolator system include 1 Delays...

Page 76: ...120V supply it will again operate from this power source The converter will run warm and this is normal If however it gets too hot it will turn itself off After it cools down it will come back on In m...

Page 77: ...m have a qualified electrician check it out It is a good idea to keep additional fuses on hand in the motor home Replacement fuses are available at filling stations hardware stores or automotive suppl...

Page 78: ...unit is putting out This means that you are taking power out of the batteries If you draw too much power from the batteries there may not be enough power left in the battery to start the motor home or...

Page 79: ...symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning 2 NEVER store anything in the generator compartment Always keep the compartment clean and dry 3 DO NOT operate the generator in an enclosed building or in a partl...

Page 80: ...or draws fuel from the motor home chassis fuel tank The fuel supply line for the generator is placed higher in the fuel tank than that of the fuel supply line for the chassis engine this prevents the...

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Page 82: ...e motor home city water inlet 3 Turn the outside source of water ON and open the various faucets in the motor home gradually to clear the air from the lines Close the faucets when the water flows free...

Page 83: ...he water systems panel area and an outside water supply 2 Turn the lever on the by pass valve to the fresh tank position and begin filling 3 When the tank is full turn off the water supply View readin...

Page 84: ...water system upon delivery of the unit and at least once per year or whenever the motorhome is unused for prolonged periods of time This will help keep your water system fresh and discourage the growt...

Page 85: ...evel readings Oversensitive readings can occur as a result of scum build up on the tank walls or abnormally high mineral content in the water In these situations the monitoring system indicates higher...

Page 86: ...he outlet making sure that it is secured and locked The most common holding tank problem is blocking the drain lines which can be minimized by following a few simple suggestions Always use plenty of w...

Page 87: ...re to open the termination valves and have the sewer hose attached and draining into an approved waste disposal system 6 Hatch cover Open this and pass your city pressure hose through Close with hose...

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Page 90: ...FILLED BEYOND THE 80 LIQUID LEVEL Even though the tank is equipped with an automatic 80 shut off which prevents over filling beyond 80 tank capacity it is a good idea to have the supplier monitor the...

Page 91: ...hich varies The result is an efficient safer system that helps to eliminate problems such as freeze up and pilot outage The regulator has been preset by the manufacturer of the regulator and adjustmen...

Page 92: ...r Freezing can also occur when outside temperatures are low enough to contribute to the freezing of the moisture in the gas The source of the moisture is varied It can occur at the refinery or gas bul...

Page 93: ...for safe and trouble free operation If you smell propane gas 1 Extinguish any open flames pilot lights and all smoking materials 2 DO NOT touch any electrical switches 3 Shut off the gas supply at th...

Page 94: ...hor Motor Coach Limited Warranty Note The following instructions are guidelines for the care and maintenance of your motorhome Please refer back to the products Owner s Manual for more information on...

Page 95: ...valve in the line and reinstall the screws to secure it in place It is recommended that fresh water not be left in the storage tank for long periods of time The water should be drained when the unit...

Page 96: ...y solvents alcohol and oil based products may not be immediately noticeable but the plastic is made weaker and thus more prone to stress cracking Check that the top and bottom bracket screws are tight...

Page 97: ...ome looking their best follow these simple steps 1 Rinse the wheel with high pressure water to remove any debris grit or dirt particles 2 Use a 100 cotton cloth dipped in a mild soap solution to help...

Page 98: ...ht make sure that they are free of dirt and the rubber is not cracked or dried out If the vent tubes are clogged cracked or dried out the vent system will not work correctly allowing condensation to b...

Page 99: ...d liquid or nonabrasive paste wax Make sure to follow the directions for use as outlined by the product manufacturer Make sure to wash and wax your unit out of the hot sun when the exterior surfaces a...

Page 100: ...y appearance in that area Note If using a tar and or insect remover is absolutly necesasry insure it is safe for painted surfaces and decals Minimize any fuel contact with your paint finish or vinyl g...

Page 101: ...eck the membrane for possible damage and check all accessories and fasteners The roof may be cut or punctured by sharp objects so care must be taken when parking and driving If damage does occur the r...

Page 102: ...oil to prevent rust buildup This may be required more frequently due to road spray salt sand dirt etc If you park your unit for long periods of time run the room in and out 2 3 times to keep the movi...

Page 103: ...debris to maintain proper operation and to avoid component damage Test the operation of all windows occasionally to make sure they are working properly making sure that they close flush and that the l...

Page 104: ...e cleaner to avoid damaging the finish To clean wipe with a soft damp cloth Warm water will remove dry water spots Do not use cleansers which contain abrasive or harsh chemicals Never use alcohol or o...

Page 105: ...s Do not use abrasive cleansers around wood finishes Clean regularly with a soft cloth and cleaner designed for wood products such as lemon oil or any oil based wood cleaning product Avoid constant ex...

Page 106: ...cy If you expect to occupy the motor home for an extended period be prepared to deal with condensation and the humid conditions that may be encountered The relatively small volume and tight compact co...

Page 107: ...or surfaces maintain a comfortable temperature in the motor home and avoid nighttime setbacks of 10 or more Drastic setbacks that reduce the indoor air temperature quickly can increase the chance for...

Page 108: ...or leaks should be dried as soon as possible and definitely within 24 48 hours Drying areas quickly minimizes the chance for moisture damage and possible mold growth which can begin to form colonies i...

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Page 110: ...the event that the motorhome is left for a period of time without the furnace in operation canned goods and other foods packed in water should be stored as high as possible since heat rises They might...

Page 111: ...onnectionlocatedintheterminationcompartment Blow out the water lines do not exceed 55 P S I until no more water can be seen coming out of the lines Pause for several seconds and repeat until clear 9 P...

Page 112: ...Generator Chassis Draining the tanks and water lines in your motorhome is half the battle of winterization Complete the Storage and Winterization Checklist to ensure protection of your motorhome An a...

Page 113: ...eeded Be sure that both the chassis and auxiliary house batteries have the proper electrolyte level and that they are fully charged A discharged battery will freeze and may crack the case causing seve...

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Page 115: ...w Clips Shovel Rake Coffee Maker Yard Chairs Small Level Foil Plastic Wrap Tire Pressure Gauge Glasses Cups Various Tools Plastic Containers PET COMFORT Plates Bowls Food Water Dish Portable Grill Le...

Page 116: ...tem x Check hoses fittings connections for leaks x Check drainage system for leaks x x x Sanitize flush system x Winterize system if necessary Electrical System x Check GFCI circuits x Perform mainten...

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Page 118: ...117 Maintenance Schedule Date Service Preformed Mileage Date Service Preformed Mileage...

Page 119: ...118 Date Mileage Fuel Gallon Oil Quarts MPG Date Mileage Fuel Gallon Oil Quarts MPG Fuel Oil Record...

Page 120: ...119 Fuel Oil Record Date Mileage Fuel Gallon Oil Quarts MPG Date Mileage Fuel Gallon Oil Quarts MPG...

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Page 123: ...w Electric Slide Out Extend Electric Slide Out Manual Retraction Electric Slide Out Retract Electric Step Electrical Systems Elevated Beds Emergency Retration Procedure Energency Stopping Engine Acces...

Page 124: ...k Rear Ladder Rear Vision System Refrigerator Refrigerator Door Regulator Freeze up Reporting Safety Defects Return Air Filters Roof Roof Mounted Air Conditioner Roof Vents Sample A V Hook up Diagrams...

Page 125: ...ter System Water Heater Bypass Water Heater Door Water Heater Switch Water Pump Water System Water Systems Weighing Your Motorhome Weight Distribution Weights Where to Weight Your Motorhome Windows Wi...

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